Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Culture

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie in Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is astonishingly bad

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s performances are almost pushed to the border of pantomime, while Fennell’s provocations seem to define the poor as sexual deviants and the rich as clueless prudes

<p>Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore in the ‘Silence of the Lambs’ sequel ‘Hannibal’</p>

flashbacks

Hannibal at 25: The inside story of cinema’s most disappointing sequel

<p>Rachel Diack, better known as Ledbyher, is one of the most exciting new stars of the UK’s underground rap scene</p>

new sensations

Meet Ledbyher, the UK rap scene’s most engaging new storyteller

<p>As Peaches, Merrill Nisker’s unapologetic electro-clash has seen the likes of Yoko Ono, Iggy Pop, Madonna, and Thom Yorke numbered among her fans</p>

Interview

Peaches: ‘People called me a one-trick pony but it’s a way of life’

Features & Reviews

<p>Jesy Nelson opens up in Amazon Prime's documentary, ‘Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix’</p>

In Focus

Jesy Nelson’s documentary is shockingly candid – that’s why it works

<p>Axel Scheffler (right) with ‘his monster’, who he says ‘hasn’t changed in all these years</p>

Interview

The Gruffalo: How Axel Scheffler created everyone’s favourite monster

<p>Japanese-Australian artist Joji has nailed the art of leaving his fans wanting more</p>

Joji’s album Piss in the Wind reveals the human ghost in the machine

<p>King Charles photographed in the arboretum at Highgrove House </p>

Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision is overlong but with a vital message

The Saturday Interview

<p>Laura Dern and Andra Day: ‘Bradley Cooper said: What are we missing? You inform us about these female characters. You help us build them, and this sisterhood’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Laura Dern: ‘David Lynch saw things in me that I didn’t see in myself’

<p>The story of a 17-year-old in love and lust with her teacher, Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel, ‘Half His Age’, is full of pathos and rage</p>

The Saturday Interview

Jennette McCurdy: ‘Do we ever grow out of wanting to feel special?’

Rising Stars

<p>Éanna Hardwicke by Pip. Styling: Tom O’Dell. Grooming: Alexis Day.</p>

Interview

Meet the man playing Roy Keane: ‘He wasn’t afraid to p*** people off’

<p>Rising star Alfie Williams, who returns to the world of ‘28 Years Later’ with ‘The Bone Temple’</p>

Interview

Meet 28 Years Later’s 14-year-old star: ‘It’s so gory but so awesome!’

<p>Josh Finan: ‘There’s a certain amount of pressure that builds up in your body over the days’</p>

Interview

Josh Finan on his searing prison drama Waiting for the Out

<p>‘It was awful timing. It was the biggest opportunity I’d had in my career. And we weren’t allowed to talk about it’</p>

Interview

Archie Madekwe: ‘It’s easy to get lost in the bigger picture – that’s when you fall into narcissism’

Roisin O’Connor’s Good Vibrations podcast

Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations with Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine shares regret after releasing Megadeth’s final album

Jill Scott appeared as a guest on 'Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations' podcast

Jill Scott: ‘I love seeing a confident woman, in any shape or size’

Good Vibrations with KT Tunstall

KT Tunstall reflects on the ‘unwelcome side’ of her early fame

Ella Eyre is a guest on Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations podcast

Ella Eyre: ‘I’ve had to unlearn what I was shown early in my career’

News

Independent TV

The Voice star Dean Franklin shares final message to fans

<p>Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe gives new host update and confirms future on show after exit rumours</p>

Strictly star confirms future on show after exit rumours

<p>Peter Andre makes huge Mysterious Girl confession</p>

Peter Andre reveals why Mysterious Girl was almost called Mystery Man

Amanda Seyfried on mastering Mancunian accent for new film

Explore news for you

Visit the USA

Art Me Up: A Gallery Guide to Miami’s Thriving Arts Scene

Sounds of the South: Exploring the Evolving Music Scene of Atlanta

Memphis to Maryville: Urban Adventures in Tennessee

<p>Scratch the surface or Orlando’s theme park scene and discover a world of culture and adventure experiences </p>

Discover Orlando’s hidden treasures beyond the parks

Entertainment deals

<p>Bag discounts on 4K, OLED and smart TVs</p>

Best TV deals for November 2025, from Sony, Samsung and more

<p>From tell-all memoirs to historical novels, there’s something for every taste </p>

Best Audible deals for February 2026 – how to save £20

<p>A fast and reliable internet connection means fewer dropouts</p>

Hyperoptic promo codes for February – the best broadband deals

<p>Upgrade your tablet with my pick of the best iPad offers.</p>

Best iPad deals for November 2025, selected by an expert

indy100

showbiz

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl outfit was by a high street brand

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl outfit was by a high street brand

politics

Even Trump wasn’t watching Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show

showbiz

Hidden angle shows Bad Bunny dancing to Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl cameo

viral

Was the wedding in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show real?

gaming

Marvel's Wolverine release date 'leaked' by PlayStation

gaming

Marvel's Wolverine release date 'leaked' by PlayStation

celebrities

Jake Paul turns off Super Bowl halftime show - but there’s a problem with his reasoning

gaming

FPL Gameweek 26 preview: Every player you need to think about

Sponsored

This thoughtful Valentine’s edit includes creative presents

Find your perfect match in M&S’s spring denim collection

<p>Delivering powerful sound in compact form, these headphones have comfort-focused features and an upgraded audio system</p>

Try open-ear listening and save £20 with the new Huawei FreeClip 2

Holafly: Seamless internet for family trips and big-time travellers